Understanding Learning (JiTL)-Comparing Evaluation and Feedback

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Physicians must develop knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes, with specific competency standards at each training stage. Evaluation is educators' judgment confirming if these standards are met, while feedback measures learners’ progress and offers guidance for improvement. Though related, evaluation is a final, one-time assessment of learning, whereas feedback is ongoing, minimizing judgment, and focused on promoting learning. Both rely on predefined criteria and direct observation, and both evaluation and feedback are essential educator responsibilities. Understanding the distinction—evaluation assesses learning outcomes, feedback supports the learning process—is crucial in medical education.

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physician competency

medical education

evaluation vs feedback

learner assessment

educator responsibilities